Lancashire and South Cumbria
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5 Infections

This chapter of the formulary is under development, please use local/national antimicrobial guidelines to support prescribing choices.

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/
The formulary development team can be contacted here: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net

Prescribers must follow the relevant local and national guidance when treating an infection. Some anti-infectives require approval from the local Trust microbiology team for use, consult local guidance for further information.

Not all anti-infectives listed in this chapter will be available in all localities; availability will be guided by local need and resistance patterns.

05-01-07 Polymyxins

Colistimethate
Formulary

Injection 1 million units, 2 million units
Inhalation powder capsules 1,662,500unit

On advice of Microbiology only.

Link  NICE TA276: Colistimethate sodium and tobramycin dry powders for inhalation for treating pseudomonas lung infection in cystic fibrosis

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Colistimethate for nebulisation Colomycin®
Formulary

Injection 1million unit (Colomycin®)

Bronchiectesis (non cystic fibrosis)

On advice of Microbiology only.

Training and education regarding use of nebuliser to be provided by specialist.

Link  LSCMMG: Colistimethate for nebulisation (Colomycin®) - Prescribing Information Sheet

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